A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 3
1 Samuel 3:1-10
_Samuel's call._ The call of Samuel to the place of leadership in
Israel is comparable to the call of Moses (Exodus 3:4) and the call of
Isaiah (Isaiah 6). His natural reluctance is typical of those who are
given a vision of the tremendous responsibility laid... [ Continue Reading ]
_Samuel's call._ 1 Samuel 3:1-10
And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word
of the Lord was precious in those days; _there was_ no open vision.
2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli _was_ laid down in his
place, and his eyes began to wax dim, _that_ he could not... [ Continue Reading ]
DOOM PRONOUNCED ON ELI'S HOUSE AND SAMUEL ESTABLISHED AS A PROPHET. 1
SAMUEL 3:11-21
11 And the Lord said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel,
at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.
12 In that day I will perform against Eli all _things_ which I have
spoken conc... [ Continue Reading ]